Contact Us: (224) 407-4400 or Email Us
Eosinophilic esophagitis by Allison Lindstrom, NP Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune mediated disease that leads to the accumulation of white blood cells (eosinophils) in the lining of the esophagus. These eosinophils will react to certain foods, allergens – such as pollen or dust mites, or acid reflux which can injure the esophageal lining. […]
ADDED FIBER – a good way to meet your daily fiber requirement? By Julie Adams, RD The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans has identified dietary fiber as a “nutrient of public health concern,” warning that insufficient intake can lead to poor health outcomes. In fact, the average American consumes about half the recommended 25-38 […]
Digestive Enzymes and IBS by Claire Allen MS RDN LDN Digestive enzymes are proteins naturally produced by the gastrointestinal tract to assist our bodies in the breakdown and absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates consumed from food. In most people, supplementation is only necessary if the enzyme production is insufficient. As it pertains to […]
Reversing Pandemic Weight Gain: 6 Behavioral Suggestions for Successful Weight Management and Losing the COVID 15 (or 29) By James E. “Jed” Foster, MA, LMFT The American Psychological Association’s “Stress In America” report back in March showed some deeply concerning numbers about health and the year in quarantine. Among those numbers was the statistic […]
